New Foundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program

• Have completed at least half of your studies in Canada and have graduated from an eligible publicly funded Canadian college or university (students must send proof of graduation with their application);
• Have completed a minimum of a two-year diploma or degree program, while studying on a full-time basis. One-year post-graduate degree programs and certificate programs which require a previous degree or diploma (which may have been obtained abroad), are also eligible.
• Have a full-time job offer in your field of study, or a related field of study, from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer or have a proven attachment to the local labour market over at least a six-month period with a reasonable expectation for full-time employment;
• Have applied to the NLPNP within two years of the date on which you received your degree or diploma.
• Have legal status to work in Canada; that is to say, have a Citizenship and Immigration Canada Post-Graduate Work Permit.
• Have the qualifications, training, skills, and accreditation required for the job;
• Can demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Have a job or job offer that has compensation in the form of a salary and benefits package that meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates;
• Have a job or job offer that has opportunity for advancement;
• Have a job or job offer that does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or any employment disputes;
• Can demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to successfully establish yourself and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Can demonstrate sufficient English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. Your English language ability must be verified by one of the following:
  • An Affidavit of English Language Ability from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer who has offered you a full-time job; or
  • Education and/or training documents

Parents Sister/Brother Step-Brother

Grandparent Niece/Nephew Step-Daughter

Uncle/Aunt Sister/Brother-in-Law First Cousin

In addition, the Sponsor must also meet the following conditions:

• Be a permanent resident of Canada for at least 12 months, or be a Canadian Citizen
• Be residing in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least twelve (12) consecutive months at the time that your Relative’s application is submitted to the NLPNP.
• Must reside in the province on a full-time basis and have a commitment to continue to reside in the province on a full-time basis.
• Be able to prove your Relative’s relationship to you.
• Be financially self-supporting (have not received financial support through the Newfoundland and Labrador Income Support Program, Employment Insurance, or the Resettlement Assistance Program within the last twelve (12) months).
• Be willing to sign a Declaration and Affidavit of Support which includes your commitment to a settlement plan for the Relative.

• Have a full-time job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer, or a job or job offer that has compensation in the form of a salary and benefits package that meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates;
• Have a Citizenship and Immigration Canada Work Permit or is entitled to apply for one;
• Have the qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation required for the job;
• Can demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Have a job or job offer that does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or any employment disputes;
• Can demonstrate that you have sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish yourself and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Your employer (or future employer) can demonstrate a need for your skill set; and
• Can demonstrate sufficient English or French language capability to perform your employment duties.